Saturday, December 31, 2016

12/31/16

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We open and grooming

We are out packing and freshly grooming our trails again today. Good news is the new snow will allow us to open more trails. Today's grooming is going very nice, powder packed powder surface. We opened our Lower Saco River Trail yesterday very scenic and simple. We are preparing to open more trails daily, this takes time. We will continue offering nice conditions for rest of Vacation week.

Friday, December 30, 2016

12/30/16

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We open and grooming

We received 16+" of new snow

We are out packing and freshly grooming our trails again today. Good news is the new snow will allow us to open more trails. Today's grooming is going well but is taking some time. Give us a little time and skiing will be fine. We are preparing to open more trails, this takes time. Once trails are ready to offer a quality ski we will open them. We will continue offering nice conditions for rest of Vacation week.

Thursday, December 29, 2016

12/29/16

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We open and grooming

We are out freshly grooming our trail surface again today. Good news is yesterday's grooming came out fine. Today's grooming is going well but is taking some time. Give us a little time and skiing will be fine. We have been careful too not over groom our snow when temps are warm. Our snow base is in good shape and we will continue offering nice conditions for rest of Vacation week.

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

12/28/16

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We open and grooming

After yesterday's extremely warm temps and last night's cooler temps, we are out freshly grooming our trail surface. Good news is it is grooming out fine but is taking some time. There are a lot of skier and snowshoe prints that need to be erased. Give us a little time and skiing will be fine. We recommend waiting until 10 am. We have been careful too not over groom our snow when temps are warm. Our snow base is in good shape and we will continue offering nice conditions for rest of Vacation week.

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

12/27/16

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We open and grooming

With today's warm temps our trail surface has changed to a soft wet snow surface. We are careful too not over groom our snow when temps are warm. Trails are still in good shape from yesterday's grooming. Once temps drop we will out grooming again. Our snow base is in excellent shape and we will continue offering nice conditions for Christmas Vacation week.

Monday, December 26, 2016

Trails will have a machine groomed Powder-Packed powder surface. We have been careful too not over groom our snow when temps are warm. The result is our snow base is in excellent shape and we are offering sweet conditions for Christmas Vacation week. With today's cool start our trails have a light glaze. We are out grooming off the glaze. Give us a little time, the end result is a very nice trail surface.

Saturday, December 24, 2016

12/24/16

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We open and grooming

Trails will have a Powder-Packed powder surface. We have been careful too not over groom our snow. The result is our snow base is in excellent shape and we will be offering sweet conditions for Christmas Vacation week.

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

12/21/16

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We open and grooming again today

Now that snow has drained and temps have dropped, we are out grooming again. Trails will have a Powder-Packed powder surface. Our snow base is in excellent shape and we will be offering sweet conditions for Christmas Vacation week.

Monday, December 19, 2016

12/19/16

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We open and grooming again today

Now that snow has drained and temps have dropped, we are out grooming again. Trails will have a Powder-Packed powder surface. Our snow base is in excellent shape and we will be offering sweet conditions for Christmas Vacation week.

Come find out what our skiers already know: At Bear Notch Ski Touring we work hard to provide skiers with the best conditions possible.

Sunday, December 18, 2016

12/1816

Good News Cross Country Skiers

With today's predicted weather pattern, Bear Notch Ski Touring Center will not be open or grooming.

Due to the fact we have not over groomed our snow this rain will drain through. We will be grooming as soon as snow drains and temps drop. Our snow base will survive this weather event and we will be offering very nice conditions for Christmas Vacation week.

Come find out what our skiers already know: At Bear Notch Ski Touring we work hard to provide skiers with the best conditions possible.

Friday, December 16, 2016

12/16/16

We are open and grooming for the weekend!

We are grooming on a limited basis at this point, even though it is very cold today, with more snow on the way tomorrow. Sunday is predicted to be warm with chance of rain. We do not want to risk grooming the snow too hard at this point.

We are also open for rentals, season membership passes, new and used equipment sales and gift certificates for Christmas.

This new snow is going to make ski conditions even better. Don't let the wind ruin your day, at Bear Notch Ski Touring, we have excellent wind protection. It is a winter wonderland out on the trails. Come on out and enjoy!

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

We did not receive the snow we needed. If we get 2”-3” of snow in next few days we will reopen

Walkers and snowshoes are welcome to enjoy portions our network. Check in at base station or call 374-2277

Discounted prices on all new and used skate and classical equipment.

Next year season passes are also available. (Best skiing value anywhere)

Thank you to all our new and old Bear Notch Ski Touring Believers. Thank you to all landowners for allowing us to create this fantastic trail network. Thank you to our Bear Notch supporters for helping get the message out, that even during a challenging winter we created amazingly good ski conditions. Have a nice summer, see you next season.

Monday, March 21, 2016

1/21/16

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Not All X-C touring center are closed

We are open and it is snowing!

We still have skiing leaving from touring center

We took the weekend off due to the very cool temps. Trail surface was very hard and temp remained too cold for surface to soften or groom. Now things are changing. We have received a light coating of snow already and it is still snowing. Give a little time before coming out to ski. Trails will be beautiful today, streams are running, birds are out and it is a winter wonderland, all in same day. Due to fact our base is still intact even a small amount of snow will make a huge difference in quality of skiing. We expect to be open again on a day by day basis as long as we have decent spring skiing. Stay tuned winter is not over yet.

Saturday, March 19, 2016

1/19/16

Not Good News Cross Country Skiers

Our trails are closed today.

Up until today skiers have been enjoying a late season spring ski leaving from our touring center. The key words being spring skiing. Today is not spring like. Trail surface today is very hard and temp will remain too cold for surface to soften. Even groomed trail surface would be too fast. Sorry but skiing today would be dangerous and we don’t want our skiers to get hurt.

We did not receive snow last night and we do not plan to be open on Saturday. Overnight temps were very cold and are not expected to rise above freezing on Saturday. Without new snow or warm temps trail surface will be too hard to be safe. Due to fact our base is still intact even a small amount of snow will make a huge difference in quality of skiing. We expect to be open again on Monday. Stay tuned winter is not over yet.

Discounted prices on all new and used skate and classical equipment. You can still try before you buy.

Friday, March 18, 2016

1/18/16

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We have decent late spring skiing.

Skiers are still enjoying a late season spring ski leaving from our touring center. Trail surface is firm this AM. We recommend waiting for temps to rise before coming out to ski today. Bring a picnic lunch and a sense of humor. Unless we receive snow this evening we do not plan to be open on Saturday. Overnight temps are very cold and are not expected to rise above freezing on Saturday. Without snow trail surface will be too hard to be safe. Due to fact our base is still intact even a small amount of snow makes a huge difference in quality of skiing. Stay tuned winter is not over yet.

Best skiing is on Waterfall Trail to Experimental Forest Trails. Spring has sprung, birds are singing, water is flowing, it is a wonderful time to get outside and experience Mother Nature’s glory.

Discounted prices on all new and used skate and classical equipment. You can still try before you buy.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

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3/17/16

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We have decent late spring skiing.

Our trails picked up a light coating of wet snow Tuesday night. Due to fact our base was still intact this little snow made a huge difference in the quality of skiing. Skiers enjoyed a great ski yesterday. After last night rain that snow is gone but we still have skiing leaving form our touring center. Trail surface is soft already and will be a wet snow corn snow surface. We recommend skiing early today. Bring a picnic lunch and a sense of humor. Trails will be fun today come on out and enjoy!

Best skiing is on Waterfall Trail to Experimental Forest Trails. Spring has sprung, birds are singing, water is flowing, it is a wonderful time to get outside and experience Mother Nature’s glory.

Discounted prices on all new and used skate and classical equipment. You can still try before you buy.

Next year season passes are also available.(best skiing value)

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

3/16/16

Good News Cross Country Skiers

We have decent spring skiing back.

Our trails picked up a light coating of wet snow

Due to fact our base was still intact this little snow has made a huge difference in the quality of skiing. Trail surface is soft already, we recommend skiing early today. Bring sunglasses, sun screen a picnic lunch and a sense of humor. Trails will be fun today come on out and enjoy!

Best skiing is on Waterfall Trail to Experimental Forest Trails. Spring has sprung, birds are singing, water is flowing, it is a wonderful time to get outside and experience Mother Nature’s glory.

We received ¾” of snow last night. It is still coming down as freezing rain. Due to fact our base was still intact this little snow could make a huge difference quality of skiing. We will wait to the end of this weather event and access our trails. If we have anything of decent quality we will reopen. Hope to see you tomorrow.

We received ¾” of snow last night. It is still coming down as freezing rain. Due to fact our base was still intact this little snow could make a huge difference quality of skiing. We will wait to the end of this weather event and access our trails. If we have anything of decent quality we will reopen. Hope to see you tomorrow.

We received ¾” of snow last night. It is still coming down as freezing rain. Due to fact our base was still intact this little snow could make a huge difference quality of skiing. We will wait to the end of this weather event and access our trails. If we have anything of decent quality we will reopen. Hope to see you tomorrow.

We received ¾” of snow last night. It is still coming down as freezing rain. Due to fact our base was still intact this little snow could make a huge difference quality of skiing. We will wait to the end of this weather event and access our trails. If we have anything of decent quality we will reopen. Hope to see you tomorrow.

Sunday, March 13, 2016

3/14/16

Not So Good News Cross Country Skiers

We are suspending our season

The melt down has been relentless. Sunday will be our last day grooming unless we get snow on Monday night. It does look like we will host ESSC Nordic Snow Day on Tuesday. We will be reserving and improving what snow we have left for that event. Diehards that are looking for a late season ski, show up after in afternoon, let surface soften and enjoy. Snowshoer’s are welcome to come out and enjoy our beautiful trail system at no charge. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, picnic lunch and a sense of humor

We will be around on a part time basis.

Call 374-2277, if you are looking to purchase equipment or next season pass. (Best value in the valley).

We have them, but it is getting thin. The melt down has been relentless. This may be our last day unless we get snow.

Firm surface in the morning

Corn snow- wet surface after temps rise

After yesterday’s warmth trail were very soft and wet. We groomed trail last evening allowing trail surface to set up. Trail surface will be very firm this AM. and soften as temps rise We still have spring conditions leaving from our base but there are many icy spots. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, picnic lunch and a sense of humor. There is still some fun skiing out there. We expect to offer skiing at least through the weekend.

After yesterday’s warmth and a night below freezing. Our trails have a firm surface, we are out grooming again today. Give us a little time, grooming is slow today Groomed trails have a loose granular surface that will turn to a corn snow progresses. We still have spring conditions leaving from our base (there are some icy spots). Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, picnic lunch and a sense of humor. There is still some fun skiing out there. We expect to offer decent skiing at least through the weekend.

Snow coverage is still complete on our trail network. Only spring skiing around come on out and enjoy!

The good news is that, due lots of shoveling and several small snow storms, our base is still intact.

Saturday, March 12, 2016

3/12/16

Good News Cross Country Skiers

Looking for decent spring skiing?

We have them, but is going fast.

Loose granular on a firm surface in the morning

Corn snow- wet snow surface after temps rise

After yesterday’s warmth and a night below freezing. Our trails have a firm surface, we are out grooming again today. Give us a little time, grooming is slow today Groomed trails have a loose granular surface that will turn to a corn snow progresses. We still have spring conditions leaving from our base (there are some icy spots). Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, picnic lunch and a sense of humor. There is still some fun skiing out there. We expect to offer decent skiing at least through the weekend.

Snow coverage is still complete on our trail network. Only spring skiing around come on out and enjoy!

The good news is that, due lots of shoveling and several small snow storms, our base is still intact.